
16.30 WIB – RENTZ Office
My mind was still furious when Rania tagged myself on Instagram. He must have accused me of snatching people's husbands. What does it mean to give me a heart emoticon?. If he's brave, he should just come here and talk to me directly. Rania is definitely not my class. She was just a home-based woman, had no income, could not take care of her husband and could squander money.
Rania, who do you think you are!. Just face mediocre, pretentious to be a big madam. Your husband is dissatisfied with you, dissatisfied with your service, do not expect any man to be your life partner. My anger grew when I saw a picture of Rania on my Instagram. Seeing his smile while he was on vacation with Ray and his kids made me sick. He often writes sage captions like an angel, as if his life was flawless perfect.
“ Mbak Renata is waiting under “, exclaimed Nurul surprised me from behind his desk.
I immediately realized from the daydream that had wandered to imagine the figure of Rania. I think I've been wasting my time thinking about that woman. I immediately went down to the lobby to meet the guest Nurul meant without thinking anymore. Maybe I should have met a new client to get my mind distracted.
“ Hello Ran, how are you “ greet a fat man with a brewok adorning his face. Blonde hair hiding behind his black fedora hat.
“ Benny!!!. Why here “, I asked half a whisper.
“ I abis through this area keep stopping by “, he replied while fixing the fedora hat he was wearing.
“ Keep on what?. Don't ever samperin me in the office! “, I snapped at the man who was smiling knots at me.
“ Want to collect my allotment, when you do not have money anyway Ren ? ”, he quipped while chuckling. He occasionally glanced around us with a watchful look.
“ Jatah lo which is Ben?. You have a habit if there is a need to feel me. Now I am busy working, no more business with lo “, I replied firmly.
“ David is still my business Loh Ren, until this second you still simpenan him right? ”, he said with a cynical smile.
“ No, I have no business with him or any other David. I've finished it all, Ben. Please don't bother me again “, I asked while a little bit of pity on him.
“ Inget Loh Ren, Ivan the son of a board member who can not play at all. Gradually they can know who lo “, threatened Benny while melengos.
“ Okay you want what?. Want how? “. I was worried about holding back an emotion that was no longer held back.
“ Not much, 3 million transferred. Waiting for a maximum of 18.00 “ Benny replied as he passed without pleasantries. I saw his fat body pitching into the parking lot and into his car.
I can only sigh withholding anger, today was enough to test my patience. I went back to my desk cursing Benny who was always blackmailing me. Usually he blackmailed me into buying drugs, a junkie like him would try to justify any means to earn money.
Arriving at my desk I found a lot of missed calls that I didn't pick up. Ivan had contacted me many times, but I was lazy to call him back. I don't know why my feelings gradually faded on him, wanting me to decide but I couldn't.
“ Which, I'm already in the parking lot ya “.
A line of messages appeared in my phone notification. Apparently he was waiting for me in the parking lot to pick me up. Usually he comes home at night, but today's tumben he came home quickly.
“ Okay, I'm still meeting “, I replied briefly to him.
Though I have no work to do anymore.I tried to open the browser on my laptop to busy myself, but my mind was busy. In an hour I have to transfer 3 million to Benny, I don't really give my money away. But if I let it go, Benny's gonna be all over again.
“ I asked for please can ga “.
My finger danced on the keyboard keys on my phone and I pressed the sent key on Ivan.
“ Ask for help what, buyin coffee ?”, he replied.
“ Daffa need to pay the farewell money, now only the 15th. The study is still far away Yang “, I have to pay Ivan a visit.
“ Need how much is “, ask again.
“ 3.5 million nih. Si Daffa wanted a farewell to Bali, so the cost was expensive for accommodation while there.
“ Okay. I transfer you yes now “, he replied without a second thought.
“ Thanks baby, soon I will be home yes “, I replied with a smile of joy.
Finally I don't have to spend any money on Benny, hopefully he won't bother me anymore. Immediately I sent Benny 3 million and proof of transfer. I quickly cleaned up my things and rushed down to Ivan in the parking lot.
I found Ivan who was parked but not driving his BMW sedan. This time he brought a black Jeep Rubicon, if not his father's. With a little difficulty I rode the Jeep car, it happened that the skirt I was wearing was quite short and tight wrapped around my body.
“ Tumben you brought Papa's car, your car why? “, ask me when I managed to get into his car.
“ Yesterday dragged by the motorbike, I entered the workshop “, he replied while starting his car. Ivan's sturdy arm then turned the steering wheel along the increasingly crowded streets.
“ You want to pick up the clock this time, where else are you going ? ”, I was surprised to see Ivan who still looked neat with a navy shirt. Ivan always looked neat and fragrant. His handsome face wrapped in an expensive shirt successfully amazes every woman. Plus its high posture with a chest that is athletic field, enough to make a woman's heart pounding to see it.
That's how I felt when I saw her for the first time. This handsome man managed to steal my heart, moreover he was a successful man from a distinguished family. But now I doubt, whether being in a relationship with this man will make my future better?.
“ How did you not say? Why with your family? “, my question is shocked.
“ You are rich do not know Mama aja, she is impromptu. Papa again came home from service, he said he wanted to eat “ grilled ribs he replied casually seeing me who was glaring in panic.
“ Yes just ask me first dong, when I was invited to meet your family. Ask the cake first, set the right time cake “, I replied while grumbling. My mood today is really messy.
“ Set the time for what the hell, just eat at home iga bakar doang kok. You don't have to wear makeup, you're already beautiful from birth. Bener ga ?”, seduce Ivan while pinching my cheek.
Our car drove between the hustle and bustle as the clock broke up. The red light on Cipaganti street stopped our car, I already know where Ivan will take me tonight. A restaurant Iga Bakar is famous for its snaking queues. Not a luxurious restaurant as usual Ivan invited me, just a simple dining place that only started from a place to eat five feet on Jalan Cipaganti.
I got out of the car trying to cover my thighs. A group of young men were gathered right next to Ivan's parked car. They looked at me as we got out of the car. It seemed that several women were elbowing each other as soon as they saw the appearance of Ivan holding my hand.
We immediately broke through the customers who were waiting in line. I saw a familiar figure smiling from a distance, welcoming us warmly. The woman with the burgundy hair smiled at me. This time her mother looks casual without heavy makeup, but still very charming.
“ Hello Renata, how are you?”, greet kindly while thrusting his hand.
“ Good Aunt “, I replied briefly while smiling at her
“ Night Om, I am Renata “, I say hello to a 50-year-old man who is busy playing his phone.
“ Hello Renata, come sit down “, he replied as he let me sit in a chair right next to his mother Ivan.
I sat in my chair while covering my thighs with a bag, as much as Ivan's parents could not see my awkwardness.
“ Now again busy what Rena “, ask her mother while looking at me while waiting for our order.
“Still busy with aja aante application, while looking for new tenant “, I replied confidently. This time my tongue was not as dull as when I first met.
“ Who is your client Ren?, all property groups have successfully joined? “, asked his father Ivan who looked at me from behind his glasses.
“ Not Om, we also just started kok “, I replied low.
“ Said you guys dinner the other day, kok mama ga invited anyway Van “, quipped his mother while glancing at Ivan.
“ Mama will go home malem at that time, so I did not take “ said Ivan immediately. He knew the direction of his mother's conversation was not about the matter of her dinner, but with whom his son left the other day.
“ Greetings to your mother and son. By the way, what age is your child?”, he asked full of questions.
“ 17 years aunt, just want to graduate school this year. Alhamdulilah want to continue his school in Japan later “, I replied with confidence. I know the risks I face when dating a single guy like Ivan, the stigma attached to me I have to fight. I have to be confident to say that I am a single parent.
“ Great dapet scholarship, surely thanks to you who managed to educate your son Ren “, replied his mother with an expression that I could never guess. Does he really praise me or is it just a small talk.
Our order finally arrived, 4 servings of roasted ribs that were still billowing published my saliva. The fragrant smell of meat burning tickled my nose. I can't wait to eat, but my bag always almost fell off my thigh.
“ The bag is stored behind Ren's chair, cover your thighs with aunty cardigan nih “, said mama Ivan suddenly. Apparently from earlier he realized that my clothes were too short to make me not move freely.
“ If work select a canal below Ren's knee. Moreover, you are related to many people. Show a professional attitude because you are a reflection of the good name of the company “ he said while giving his cardigan.
“ I'm sorry aunt, I usually don't wear clothes this short. No need to use aunty cardigan is okay ko “, reject me subtly when his mother tries to close my thigh.
“ Not good to see Ren, just wear it yes “, he replied firmly to me.
Ivan glanced at us while scratching his non-itchy head. Every now and then he and his papa just glanced at him sighing. The smell of awkwardness began to smell again, as usual Ivan's mother always managed to make me die of lice every time we met.
“ Ivan this is our only son. I'm old but I didn't marry Ren. Om same Aunt has cape asked Ivan to seriously find a candidate, until in the end Ivan's choice is aimed at you “, his father Ivan opened the conversation. I didn't expect our conversation to go this far, but I wasn't sure about Ivan.
“ Ivan, are you serious with Rena?, remember you have no experience, while Rena has experience in marriage. No offense yes Ren, Om just wants to convince Ivan to mean it this time “, said his papa at length.
“ Yes pa, Ivan sure same Rena “, the answer is steady.
For a moment I was drowning in my seat. This is not the answer I want, God. I looked at Ivan and kicked his leg under the table.
“ You are not just dealing with the figure of Renata alone, there is a child that you must take his heart. Can you ?”, asked her mother while looking at us both.
“ Ivan tried ma, Daffa will Ivan consider like his own son “, his answer more steady.
I sighed, trying to stay calm in front of her parents. Sometimes they look at me. Like trying to expose me to find out the figure of a woman who loved her child.
Again this family meeting made me helpless, moreover Ivan's belief to propose to me was stronger. Even though the woman who was in this dining hall glanced with envy, it was not for me. The pressure on her dear parents made me uncomfortable, I wanted to immediately let go of these shackles. I want to break up from Ivan as soon as possible !!!